Dry Port’ Planning, Operations and Management: Sept. 04 – 16

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‘Dry Port’ Planning, Operations and Management: Sept. 04  –  16, 2016

The growing importance of dry ports  (Inland Intermodal Terminals) in the economic transformation of  landlocked nations as well as port countries is widely acknowledge. Dry  ports are now becoming the hub of transhipment to inland destinations  thereby promoting inter-regional trade and business. More importantly,  dry ports are fast becoming the gateway to international markets in  facilitating trade, economic growth and development.

Aim 

The major aim of this programme is to  advance the knowledge and practice of dry port concept, planning,  operations and management in landlocked countries and the transiting  countries economy.

Objectives

1) To enable course participants  acquire an advanced knowledge and practice of conceptualizing, planning,  operations and managing dry ports cost-effectively and efficiently.

2) To assist course participants  acquire the unique skills of global supply chain management, dry port  logistics and the ability to predict uncertainties in global port  logistics.

3) To enable participants acquire  strategic planning and management skills to foresee prospects,  opportunities and constraints in dry port management and to strategize  solutions to dry port problems.

Who should attend this programme?

This programme is suitable for senior, middle and top managers, directors, managing directors, policy makers of;

• Port Authorities, Inland Depots,  Container Terminals, Freight forwarders, Shippers Councils, Shipping  Agents, Railway Companies, Maritime Agencies,
• Ministry of Transport, Ministry of  Trade & Industries, Customs and Excise Departments, Ministry of  Finance, Commercial Banks, Insurance companies, Embassies commercial  Attaches
• Logistics and Supply Chain units of Industries, Researchers, Students, Management Consultants, Legal Practitioners, and others.

Core Contents

• Dry Port Concepts in Global Port Logistics
• Fundamental Elements in Dry Port Logistics
• Global Supply Chain and Structure of Dry Port
• The Politics of Bilateral Trade & Cooperation Agreement
• Dry Port Pricing and Strategies
• Dry Port Infrastructural Capacity Planning & Development
• Managing Institutional Constraints in Dry Port Operations
• Performance Measurement Model in Dry Port Management
• Global Market Trends & Impacts on Dry Ports
• Dry Port Capacity Building
• Risks and Risk Management Strategies in Dry Port Operations
• Dry Port Surgery: a one to one problem-solving consultancy service with course participants

Programme Duration:  04th – 16th Sept, 2016

Programme Venue:  The London School of Economics (LSE) London (This programme and venue may be subject to changes at short notice). 

Choice of Course Fee:

(i) Course fee is £3300.00  British Pound Sterling per participant. This fee covers  tea/coffee,training and materials (without accommodation and lunch)  during training.

or

(ii) Course fee is £4150.00  British Pound Sterling per participant. This covers tea/coffee,  materials,training, hotel accommodation and lunch during training only  (weekends not included). 

For registration please visit www.ttpminternational.co.uk or email info@ttpminternational.co.uk.

Programme Experts

Dr Fortune Laurence – IAPH Coordinator

Prof. Joy Joseph       – IAPH Alternate Coordinator

Prof. Kunam Sen 

Prof. Andrew Stratford

Ms Helen Smith        – IAPH Alternate Coordinator/Project Manager